MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

8430 WOODBURY CROSSING
WOODBURY, MN 55125

www.mnmsa.org

Charter School 609 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Math and Science Academy (MSA) in Woodbury, Minnesota, is a high-performing public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a rigorous academic mission, the school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that emphasizes advanced mathematics, scientific inquiry, and technology. MSA is consistently recognized as one of the top-performing schools in the state, frequently receiving accolades for its high standardized test scores, college readiness programs, and success in national academic competitions like MathCounts and Science Olympiad.

The school operates with a relatively small, tight-knit community, fostering an environment where academic achievement and intellectual curiosity are the primary focus. Because MSA does not have a traditional geographic attendance boundary, it attracts motivated students from across the East Metro area who are seeking a challenging, college-preparatory education. By maintaining high expectations and a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving, the academy prepares its graduates for success in competitive university STEM programs and beyond.

609

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	17
Black	142
Asian	170
Two or More	32
American Indian	3

White
245 (40.2 %)
Asian
170 (27.9 %)
Black
142 (23.3 %)
Two or More
32 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
17 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY
Phone:	(651)578-7507
Website:	http://www.mnmsa.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 92

Grade 9 117

Grade 10 88

Grade 11 69

Grade 12 59